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Donald Scofield Obituary
Hyde Park - Donald R. "Don" Scofield, 82, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 30, 2018, at Vassar Brothers Medical Center with his wife and daughter by his side. He was born May 11, 1935, the son of the late Edward C. and Sara Ott Scofield.
He graduated from Beacon High School in 1954.
Don was married for 58 years to his beloved wife and best friend Lorraine Weyant Scofield, who survives. They were married January 22, 1960.
He served in the United States Army from 1958-1960.
Don was employed as a Financial Analyst at IBM Corp. just shy of 40 years. He worked at both Poughkeepsie and Kingston, retiring in March 1993.
Outside of work, gadgets peaked his interest and he was a handyman at heart. There was always something to hammer, paint or fix. His favorite reading material was a good owner's manual. He loved animals, well, except for snakes, and had pets his entire life. He enjoyed golf and watching old movies way into the night. His dry sense of humor always won over whomever he met.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his only daughter, Cynthia A. Scofield, Hyde Park; two sisters-in-law: June Weyant, Chelsea, NY; Marie Hof, Poughkeepsie. He was preceded in death by his five sisters: Edna Mae (Benjamin) Stanton; Margaret (Henry) Sylvester; Catherine (George) Sengenberger; Lavinia (Rocco) Olivieri; Florence Scofield; two brothers: William "Bill" (Grace) Scofield; Edward C "Buster" (Vivian) Scofield; brothers-in-law Jerome "Jerry" Weyant and William "Bill" Weyant, and mother-in-law Marie G. Weyant.
Services will be private and at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Dutchess County SPCA, 636 Violet Ave, Hyde Park, NY 12538 or online at www.dcspca.org/donations or Catskill Animal Sanctuary, 316 Old Stage Rd., Saugerties, NY 12477 or online at www.casanctuary.org.
Arrangements are under the direction of Sweet's Funeral Home, Inc., Hyde Park. To leave a condolence please visit www.sweetsfuneralhome.com.
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April 30, 2020
Again, love you a lot !!
Lane
Lorraine
April 30, 2020
It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.
Lorraine Scofield
May 14, 2018
"Love you a lot"
Lane
May 7, 2018
Dear Lorraine and Cindy, I'm not sure what made me try to look you guys up today but when I did, I realized why. I'm so sorry for your loss. My love for all of has always grown and I've missed our friendship terribly. Please know that your in my hearts and prayers. Just seeing this picture of Don reminds me of the times I spent at your house. My best neighbors, friends and confidente while growing up, I'll always love you all. Charlene Roessler, Hasbrouck, Williams.♥♥♥
Marjorie Percy
May 5, 2018
So sorry for your loss. I used to work with Don as a secretary back in the 70's.
Mary Ellen Kondysar
May 5, 2018
So sorry to read about Don- haven't seen any of you in a long time, my sympathy. Mary Ellen Kondysar
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